DrinkMasters Collection
$1.63
cost
141
cal
26.7%
ABV
5/5
NA score
1.23
std drinks
5.1g
sugar
El Presidente
An easy rum cocktail built on white rum.
The Recipe
- white rum1.5 oz
- dry vermouth0.75 oz
- curaçao0.25 oz
- grenadine0.25 oz
Flavor Profile
Cost
Cost Breakdown
Pour cost
$1.63
Bar price
$13–$16
You save
$11.37
| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| white rum | 1.5 oz | $1.06 |
| dry vermouth | 0.75 oz | $0.30 |
| curaçao | 0.25 oz | $0.15 |
| grenadine | 0.25 oz | $0.12 |
| Total pour cost | $1.63 | |
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Calories
141
Sugar
5.1g
ABV
26.7%
Std drinks
1.23
| Ingredient | Calories | % Total |
|---|---|---|
| white rum | 96 | 68.1% |
| dry vermouth | 27 | 19.1% |
| grenadine | 17 | 12.1% |
| curacao | 1 | 0.7% |
Carbs: 5.1g
Alcohol: 17.2g
Volume: 2.8 oz
Zero-Proof
Non-Alcoholic Version
5/5Convertibility
Original cost
$1.58
Zero-proof cost
$3.76
| Original | Replacement | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| white rum | Lyre's White Cane Spirit(Lyre's) | $2.28 |
| dry vermouth | Lyre's Aperitif Dry(Lyre's) | $1.01 |
| curacao | Lyre's Orange Sec(Lyre's) | $0.34 |
| grenadine | Kept | $0.12 |
Flavor notes
This recipe converts cleanly because citrus, dilution, and modifiers still do most of the work.
Pairs Well With
rumsalted nutscitrus olivesdark chocolate tartapple pievanilla panna cottaice creamhot wingsgreen curryjerk chickenspicy tuna rollsfish tacoseloteguacamolemolecroissantseggs benedictfried chickenwaffles
Common Questions
- What ingredients do I need for a El Presidente?
- 1.5 oz white rum, 0.75 oz dry vermouth, 0.25 oz curaçao, 0.25 oz grenadine.
- How much does a El Presidente cost to make at home?
- The estimated pour cost for a El Presidente is $1.63 using standard US retail bottle prices.
- How many calories are in a El Presidente?
- A El Presidente has approximately 141 calories, with 26.7% ABV and 5.1g of sugar.
- Can I make a non-alcoholic El Presidente?
- Yes — the El Presidente has a convertibility score of 5/5. The zero-proof version costs approximately $3.76.